A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
IPv4 and IPv6 are the two current versions of IP. Which of the answers below is the defining difference between the two protocols?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 1?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the holding registers addresses?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the normal specifications of the process are not being broken?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the gateway interacts with?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a devices type and classification would be contained in which of the text files below?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet output memory location?
There are several advanced alarm methods available that provide a greater level of functionality. Which of the methods below makes adjustments to alarms attributes using a processes operating state to be the basis for modifications to an alarm using advanced logic?
With the HART protocol, field device messages consistently have _______ bytes of information about status. Choose the best answer from those provided below to fill in the blank.
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of two output holding registers # 40002 & 40003 to the slave device
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the firewall interacts with?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as direct communication with a field device initiated by the scanner module?
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts a digital signal to 8 or 16 outputs?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
Which of the Hart access methods below can be best described as one that field devices must be instructed by a controller module to preform any action?
The TCP/IP protocol was designed for simplicity and speed. Which of the OSI layers below does the TCP/IP protocol interact with?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the operators to interact with the GUI?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as communication by sending a command, initiated by the scanner module, to all field device on the segment?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as connecting the input signal of one device, with the converter itself?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the hub interacts with?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "H"?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the ESD system?